Date: Sat, 8 Mar 1997 16:55:06 -0600 (CST)
From: David Peavy
In order to provide a resource and not violate any copyright laws, I have
put together a partial bibliography of news articles that deal with BSA's
discrimination against gays.
BSA's Discrimination Against Gay Youth and Adults
A Partially Abstracted Bibliography V1.0
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Books
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Jeal, Tim. The Boy-Man: The Life of Lord Robert Baden-Powell. New York: William Morrow, 1990.
Note: While several recent biographers of the founder of Scouting have hinted at Baden-Powell as having homosexual tendencies (see: Michael Rosenthal. The Character Factory: Baden-Powell and the origins of the Boy Scout Movement. New York: Random House, 1984 and Piers Brendon. Eminent Edwardians, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1980.), Teal is the only one that has asserted that Baden-Powell actually had a physical homosexual relationship.
National Center for Lesbian Rights. Boy Scout Bigotry: Fighting Back. San Francisco, CA: National Center for Lesbian Rights, 1992.
Boyle, Patrick. Scout's Honor: Sexual abuse in America's most trusted institution. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1994.
Note: While not dealing directly with BSA's ban on gay youth/adults, it does present a clear and concise picture of BSA's convoluted approach to this issue. While BSA now says that a sexual abuser is more than likely to be a straight man, it will expel an openly gay man, who is less likely to be an abuser, than expel a straight man who has confessed of having had an homosexual experience. The author profiles 8 former Scout leaders who sexually abused Scouts.
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Periodical Articles
(Recounting the challenges to BSA' Discrimination policy)
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1983
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Seiler, Michael. "Boy Scouts can't bar Gay, State Appeal Court Rules." Los Angeles Times, (October 6, 1983): I1.
Wilhelm, Maria. "He's gay, but a California Eagle Scout says his adult leader application should be judged on its merits." People Weekly, 20 (November 7, 1983), 139.
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1990
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Mcgraw, Carol. "Gay's Suit Over Expulsion From Boy Scouts Begins Trial: The Eagle Scout was not allowed to become an adult leader after taking a male to his high school prom." Los Angeles Times, (September 21, 1990): 1.
"Boy scout question: Boy Scouts of America's anti-gay policies." (editorial) Los Angeles Times, 109 (September 24, 1990): B4.
"Free For All - The Big Brother Amendment." (editorial) The Washington Post, (October 27, 1990): A23.
"Supervisors Back Scouts in Suit by Gay Ex-Member." Los Angeles Times, (November 7, 1990): B, 3.
Abstract: Los Angeles County supervisors voted on November 6, 1990 to support the Boy Scouts in fighting a lawsuit brought by Timothy Curran, an Eagle Scout who was excluded from the organization because he is gay.
"Homosexual gains in Boy Scout bias case." New York Times, 140 (November 9, 1990): A15.
Abstract: Ruling allows Timothy Curran to proceed with discrimination suit against the Boy Scouts of America."
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1991
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Whitman, David. "Beyond thrift and loyalty: An identity crisis looms for the Boy Scouts." U.S. News and World Report, (January 11, 1991): 50-52.
Becklund, Laurie. "Scouts can bar gay man as leader, judge rules" Los Angeles Times, 110 (May 22, 1991): B1.
Abstract: Los Angeles superior court judge Sally G. Disco rules in favor of the Boy Scouts of America. She says compelling youth organization to accept homosexuals would violate 1st Amendment.
Stevens, Amy; Hayes, Arthur S. "Boy Scouts can bar gay man as leader." Wall Street Journal, (May 23, 1991): B5.
Lacey, Marc. "Ruling on Scout Leadership Angers Gays; Appeal Vowed." Los Angeles Times (May 23, 1991): 3 Pt. B.
"Court rules that BSA may bar a homosexual from becoming a Scoutmaster." New York Times, (May 23, 1991): B13.
"Gay Scout Leader Barred." (Letter to the Editor) Los Angeles Times (June 5, 1991): 6.
Hinds, Michael Decourcy. "Discrimination Cases Challenge Boy Scouts." Seattle Times (June 23, 1991): A4.
"Boy Scouts find itself accused of discrimination." New York Times, (June 23, 1991): I1.
Henry, William A., III. "Tying the Boy Scouts in knots: atheists, girls and gays are suing to join, testing the group's claim to be a private body in which discrimination is allowed." Time, 137 (July 1, 1991): 65.
McCabe, Michael. "Boy Scouts under Attack in Court as Organization Tries to Keep up with Times: Accusations of Bias Fly a Changing Society." San Francisco Chronicle, (July 1, 1991): A1.
"Boy Scouts Settle Gay Dispute with Separate Program." Seattle Times, (August 14, 1991): A6.
"BSA agrees to develop youth program that will allow gay members." New York Times, (August 14, 1991): A10.
"'Alternative' Scouting Troops", Rightfully Proud, (September 1991): 2.
Gallagher, John. "New scout program won't solve clash in San Francisco." The Advocate, 586 (September 24, 1991): 21.
Abstract: The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) educational program Learning for Life has received some support from United Way (UW), but gay activists remain opposed to UW funding for BSA until its antigay practices are changed.
"School Board in Alum Rock, CA votes to end teaching contract with BSA." New York Times, (October 14, 1991): A20.
Adams, Jane Meredith. "Unwelcome at the Campfire - Gays, still Boy Scout pariahs, turn up the heat for change." Boston Globe, (November 12, 1991): 3.
Merrett, Jim."Scout's honor: William Boyce Mueller reveals his homosexuality." The Advocate, 593 (December 31, 1991): 56.
Abstract: William Boyce Mueller, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) founder's grandson decides to come out in an effort to revise the BSA's antigay policy. The Forgotten Scouts, an organization of ousted gay boy scouts, together with new member Mueller urges the BSA to consider the detrimental effects this policy has on young boys, for whose benefit the BSA was founded.
Mirken, Bruce. "Boy Scout confidential: Boy Scouts of America criticized over discrimination against gays." The Advocate, 593 (December 31, 1991): 52.
Abstract: The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is criticized for incidents of gay discrimination. Some entities withhold funds from BSA to show their disapproval. Activists point out that this antigay policy contradicts the Boy Scout Handbook's tenets. The Girl Scouts of America have no such policy.
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1992
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"Boy Scout Troop threatened with losing it's charter." New York Times, (February 6, 1992): C11.
"Scout Troop That Welcomes Gays May Lose Its Charter." Seattle Times (February 5, 1992): A5.
Gross, Jane. "Scouts warned over anti-gay stand." New York Times, 141 (February 19, 1992): A7.
Abstract: The Boy Scouts of America is on the verge of losing the financial support of the United Way of the Bay Area, which is the largest single donor to scouting programs in the San Francisco area, due to the scouting group's ban on gay scout leaders.
"Scouts Renew Charter of Troop That Admits Gays." Seattle Times, (February 23, 1992): A6.
"Gay Men Protest Scouts' Ban." Washington Post, (February 25, 1992): C, 3.
Abstract: Gay rights activists protested in Bethesda MD against Boy Scouts of America's prohibition of homosexuals becoming members or leaders after seven gay men's applications for Scout leader were turned down.
"National Briefs - HRCF Endorses United Way Boycott", Bay Area Reporter, (March 19, 1992): p.14.
Gallagher, John. "Efforts to end Boy Scout ban grow nationwide: Boy Scouts of America ban on gay troop leaders." The Advocate, 599 (March 24, 1992): 14.
Abstract: US national gay groups are calling for a boycott of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and its financing charity, United Way of America. The move is aimed to pressure the BSA into dropping its discriminatory policy that prohibits gay men from becoming troop leaders.
Eddy, David. "Gay Issue Riles Local Scouts - Pack's Shunning of Gay Dad's Lover Raises Rights Issue." San Luis Obispo, California Telegram-Tribune, (March 28, 1992): 1.
Abstract: The gay father of his Cub Scout son is informed that his long-term partner, and co-parent, is not welcomed at pack events because of BSA guidelines regarding homosexuals.
"Bay Area Boy Scouts Lose Support." New York Times, (April 10, 1992): A16.
Abstract: The United Way of the Bay Area said on April 9, 1992 that it would no longer support the San Francisco area's six Boy Scout councils because of the youth organization's national policy of barring membership to homosexuals.
"Levi Strauss & Co. Ends financial support of the BSA." New York Times, (May 31, 1992): IX8.
Aratani, Lori. "San Mateo Scouts defy United Way, seek funds." San Jose Mercury News, (June 5, 1992): 1.
"Presbyterian Church votes in favor of BSA." New York Times, (June 11, 1992): A16.
Abstract: Delegates to the 204th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) voted overwhelmingly not to take a position on BSA troops that ban homosexuals.
"Gay Cites Bias Law in Scout Complaint." Chicago Tribune, (June 13, 1992): 1,5.
Abstract: Keith Richardson, a gay Chicago man, said he has filed a complaint with the city's Commission on Human Relations against the Boy Scouts of America, contending that its policy against hiring homosexuals is at odds with city anti-discrimination laws.
"News in Brief - California", (BSA) The Advocate, (June 16, 1992): 27.
"Fashion Fascism", (BSA-Levi Strauss) The Advocate, (June 30, 1992): 11.
"Editorial-Scouts Strike Back", Bay Area Reporter, (July 2, 1992): 6.
"News in Brief - Illinois", (BSA-Presbyterian Church) The Advocate, (July 14, 1992): 25.
"News in Brief-California", (BSA-Wells Fargo, Bay Area United Way, Levi Strauss) The Advocate, (July 14, 1992): 27.
"Seafirst Stops Boy Scouts Donations", San Francisco Sentinel, (July 16, 1992): 8.
Ostrom, Carol M. "Banks Cut Corporate Donations to Scouts Policy of Excluding Homosexuals Is Cited." Seattle Times, (July 10, 1992): A1
Moses, Jonathan M. "Boy Scouts sued for discrimination under New Jersey law banning gay bias." Wall Street Journal, (July 30, 1992): B6.
Abstract: James Dale, an Eagle Scout and assistant scoutmaster, sued the Boy Scouts of America and his local New Jersey Boy Scout Council under a New Jersey law banning gay bias. Dale said the Boy Scouts revoked his membership in 1990 after he was identified as co-president of a gay organization.
Sharif, Dara N. "Gay Student Sues over Ouster from Boy Scouts James Dale Has More than 30 Merit Badges. He Said the Organization Taught Him to Be Proud of Who He Is." Philadelphia Inquirer, (July 30, 1992): B2.
"Ex-Eagle Scout sues over ban on homosexuals.." New York Times, 141 (July 30, 1992): B4.
Abstract: Eagle Scout James Dale sued the Boy Scouts on July 29, 1992 saying the organization revoked his membership after finding out he was gay.
Yokoi, Iris. "Ferguson to Continue Pushing Scouting Bill." Los Angeles Times, (July 31, 1992): 3.
Abstract: Assemblyman Gil Ferguson (R-Newport Beach) vowed Thursday to continue pushing a bill that would allow the Boy Scouts of America to determine its own standards for membership, including banning homosexuals.
"From an Eagle Scout to persona non grata." New York Times, 141 (August 5, 1992): A11.
Abstract: James Dale, a 21-year-old model Eagle Scout seeking reinstatement as a Scoutmaster with the Monmouth Boy Scout Council in New Jersey after being removed from his position after it was found he was gay, is profiled. Dale's suit against the Boy Scouts of America is one of several nationwide pressuring BSA to change its policy.
"Lambda Sues Scouts in Jersey for Expelling Gay Eagle Scout", San Francisco Sentinel, (August 6, 1992): 9.
"Editorial-Bank on Gay an Lesbian Clout", Bay Area Reporter, (August 6, 1992): 8.
"Firms' Scout Cutoff Criticized." Boston Globe, (August 8, 1992): 3.
Abstract: A group called the Christian Coalition, waving American flags and burning checkbooks, railed against Bank of America officials in San Francisco for cutting off funds to the Boy Scouts. Massed before them, defending the bank, gay activists from Queer Nation threw slips of confetti praising the bank's stand against the Scouts' ban on gays.
Brownworth, Victoria A. "For the Boy Scouts, Trust and Loyalty Doesn't Apply to Gay Members ." Philadelphia Inquirer, (August 12, 1992): A13.
"News in Brief-Illinois", (BSA-United Way/Chicago) The Advocate, (August 13, 1992): 23.
Moore, Teresa. "BofA Changes Mind on Scouts After Reviewing Policy on Gays." San Francisco Chronicle, (August 19, 1992): 1.
"B of A Lucre To Go to BSA Once Again", Bay Area Reporter, (August 20, 1992): pp. 1, 3.
"Right Wingers, Angered Over BSA Flap, Offer to Take Off their Levis", Bay Area Reporter, (August 20, 1992): 5.
"Editorial-Boycott Bank of Amorality", Bay Area Reporter, (August 20, 1992): 6.
"Boycott!", San Francisco Sentinel, (August 20, 1992): 1.
"Local Response to Bank of America Gay Bashing", San Francisco Sentinel, (August 20, 1992): p.10.
"Protests Against B of A Continue", San Francisco Sentinel, (August 27, 1992): 6.
Rivenburg, Roy. "Of Boy Scouts and Boycotts Bias." Los Angeles Times, (August 31, 1992):
Abstract: Civil rights conflict with 'traditional family values' in a dispute that has pitted the youth group against three big Bay Area companies.
Salzman, Allen. "The Boy Scouts Under Siege." The American Scene, 61 (Autumn 1992): 591-597.
"B of A Dispute Heats Up Candidate's Forum",San Francisco Sentinel, (September 3, 1992): 6.
"B of A, Boy Scouts: Take a Hike!", San Francisco Sentinel, (September 3, 1992): 8.
"BART Candidates Return B of A Checks", San Francisco Sentinel, (September 3, 1992): 8.
"Bank of America's unexpected withdrawal", The Washington Blade, (September 4, 1992): 5.
"Gay and Lesbians Call for Boycott of Bank of America", NY Native, (September 7, 1992): 10.
Bull, Chris. "New Jersey lawsuit - Rohrabacher boycott heat up fight over Boy Scout ban."The Advocate, 611 (September 8, 1992): 22.
Abstract: The antigay membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America has elicited varied reactions from different sectors. The Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund has filed a case against the organization for expelling a member for being gay while Rep Dana Rohrabacher supports the old-fashioned policy.
"Boy Scouts Ask Gay Man to Sever Ties With Group." Los Angeles Times, (September 10, 1992): 5.
"Charity to Decide by December on Discrimination Policy", NY Native, (September 13, 1992): 10.
"City Will Decide If Boy Scouts Broke Law in Gay's Suspension." Los Angeles Times, (September 18, 1992): 5.
"After intense pressure, BankAmerica reverses its stand against the Boy Scout ban", The Advocate, (September 22, 1992): 21.
Gallagher, John. "San Diego mulls Scout eviction." The Advocate, 614 (October 20, 1992): 21.
Abstract: The San Diego, CA, chapter of the Boy Scouts of America may face eviction from city properties as a result of its suspension of a gay scoutmaster. The city has an anti-bias policy that prohibits antigay discrimination.
"San Diego Urged to Cut Ties to Scouts Over Gay Bias." Los Angeles Times, (October 22, 1992): A, 35.
Abstract: The San Diego Human Relations Commission on October 21, 1992 issued a harsh censure of the Boy Scouts of America, calling for the city to terminate its lease agreements with the local Scout council because it discriminates against gay members and troop leaders.
"San Diego Cops and CHiPs Are Down on BSA's B.S.", Bay Area Reporter, (October 29, 1992): 5.
"BSA Update: San Diego May Eliminate All Ties With Scouts", Bay Area Reporter, (November 5,1992): 22.
McLaughlin, Ken. "Leaked Memo Further Divides Scouts, United Way." San Jose Mercury News, (November 14, 1992):1.
"Scouting Defenders Spark Lively Volley on Standards." (Letter to the Editor) Los Angeles Times, (November 29, 1992): 6.
"Synagogue to Withdraw Funds from Bank of America", San Francisco Sentinel, (December 3, 1992): p.10.
"Finance Committee Considers Pulling City Funds from B of A", Bay Area Reporter, (December 3,1992): pp. 1, 23.
"Santa Clara United Way to Fund Lesbian and Gay Services", Bay Area Reporter, (December 3, 1992): p.2.
Smollar, David. "Payzant Seeks Ban on Scouts in School." Los Angeles Times (December 11, 1992): 1.
Platte, Mark. "Ousted Gay Scout Adviser Sues to Be Reinstated." Los Angeles Times, (December 15, 1992): A35.
Abstract: Chuck Merino, an El Cajon CA police officer expelled from his adviser's post with the Boy Scouts of America because he is a homosexual, has sued to be reinstated.
Platte, Mark. "Gay Scout Adviser Sues to Get Post Back Courts." Los Angeles Times, (December 15, 1992): B1.
Abstract: El Cajon police officer says if he's not reinstated, he wants the Scouts kicked off city-owned property in San Diego.
Smollar, David. "2 Sides Clash Over Proposed Ban on Scouts - Schools." Los Angeles Times (December 16, 1992): 1.
Abstract: Religious fundamentalists object to the plan, which would keep Scouting programs out of classrooms because of the organization's opposition to homosexuals
Rivenburg, Roy. "Fast Forward - Taking Sides on Anti-Gay Issue." Los Angeles Times (December 30, 1992): 1.
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1993
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Keegan, Paul. "The gay Boy Scout." Philadelphia Magazine, 84 (January 1993): 76.
Abstract: Dale, age 22, was a Boy Scout for 12 years and became an Eagle Scout. He was a political conservative who wanted to be a troop leader. He became a gay rights advocate when he was ejected from the Scouts for his sexual orientation.
Perry, Tony. "Landmark Case Pits Gay Officer Against Boy Scouts Civil rights." Los Angeles Times, (January 11, 1993): 3.
Abstract: After being dismissed as a Boy Scout leader because he is gay, Chuck Merino of El Cajon CA has filed a suit which is the first to invoke a California law effective on Jan 1, 1993 which prohibits job discrimination against homosexuals.
"Yale University denies Boy Scout Unit on campus." New York Times, (February 24, 1993): A17.
Abstract: Dwight Hall, Yale University's student run community service organization denies membership to Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack because of national Boy Scouts of America policy barring homosexuals.
"Scout troop, unwilling to protest gay ban, drops ties with Yale." New York Times, 142 (April 1, 1993): B6.
Abstract: A New Haven CT Boy Scout troop will end its affiliation with Yale University's Dwight Hall community service organization rather than comply with a request that the troop protest the Boy Scout policy against participation by adult homosexuals.
"Protecting young people: Liberal policies of Thomas Payzant, Department of Education assistant secretary-designate." (Editorial) National Review, 45 (July 19, 1993): 18.
Abstract: Payzant was the superintendent of the San Diego, CA, public schools. During his tenure, he was a strong advocate for gay rights and did not hesitate to oppose the Boy Scouts anti-gay policy that protected young boys. It is of grave concern that Republican legislators may not oppose his appointment.
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Tucker, Scott. "Choosing sides in the cultural war: Homosexuality, gays in the military and public opinion." The Humanist, 53 (July-August, 1993): 27.
Blum, Justin. "For Boy Scouts, Ban on Gays Is the Great and Silent Divide." The Washington Post, (August 9, 1993): D1.
Abstract: The issues surrounding the Boy Scouts' ban on gay Scouts and adult Scout leaders are discussed.
"Scouts spark Outrage with Solicitation Note." San Jose Mercury News, (August 14, 1993): 8B
Earnest, Leslie. "Police Reject Boy Scouts' Ban on Gays." Los Angeles Times, (September 18, 1993): 25.
Earnest, Leslie. "Gay Ban Stands or No Explorers, Laguna Warned." Los Angeles Times, (September 29, 1993): 1.
"Scouts consider ending Laguna Explorer program" Los Angeles Times, (September 30, 1993): A, 27.
Abstract: The Boy Scouts of America has warned that it will dismantle its Explorer Scout program in Laguna Beach CA unless the city bars openly gay people from becoming members or advisers--something city officials refuse to do.
"Gays and Scouting." (Letter to the Editor) Los Angeles Times, (October 10, 1993): 14.
Brauchli, Christopher. "Boy Scouts Are Prepared to Discriminate on a Whim."Seattle Times , (November 8, 1993): B5.
Connecticut United Way threatens to drop Boy Scout Council over Gays." New York Times, (December 17, 1993): B6.
Abstract: Connecticut United Way group threatens to cut off financial support for local Boy Scout Council unless Council signs pledge not to discriminate against gay people.
Gottwsman, Andrew. "Comments on US Supreme Court ruling on Boy Scouts of America." (Editorial) Chicago Tribune, (December 26, 1993): 4,1.
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1994
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Earnest, Leslie. "Laguna Might End Scout Pact Because of Gay Ban Policy: Explorer program's provision conflicts with city's anti-discrimination law." Los Angeles Times, ( March 17, 1994): 5.
Boxall, Bettina. "Justices Say Scouts Can Bar Gays as Leaders Rights." Los Angeles Times, (March 31, 1994)
Abstract: A California appeals court has ruled in March 1994 that the Boy Scouts of America have the right to bar gay men from becoming scout leaders. The opinion stated that "unless Scouting can determine its own standards of morality, it will be disabled as a teacher of moral views on any subject."
"Court backs a gay ban by the Scouts in California: Second District Court of Appeals rules that Boy Scouts can bar homosexuals as scout leaders." New York Times, 143 (March 31, 1994): A18.
Boxall, Bettina and Perry, Tony. "Gay Leaders Condemn Ruling in Boy Scouts Case Courts." Los Angeles Times, (April 1, 1994): 3.
Abstract: Reacting angrily to a state court decision, Los Angeles school board member and Eagle Scout Jeff Horton said on March 31, 1994 that he will press the school district to restrict the Boy Scouts' access to students during the school day because of the organization's discrimination against gays.
Earnest, Leslie. "Laguna to Keep Explorer Scouts Despite Gay Ban." Los Angeles Times, (April 6, 1994): 1.
Bartlett, Bruce. "Roberta on a rampage: social policies of Roberta Achtenberg, Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development." National Review, 46 (May 2, 1994): 47.
Abstract: Achtenberg's policies on fair housing extend beyond social factors that would sustain equality in housing. She wants to impose economic incentives that would force banks to establish branches in inner city areas to be able to provide loan services to minorities.
Donohue, William A.. "Culture Wars against the Boy Scouts." Society, 31 (May-June 1994): 59-68.
Fields, Gary. "Allow homosexuals and lesbians into Scouts, says Elder." USA Today, (June 2, 1994): 1.
Carrizosa, Philip. "Justices agree to take look at Boy Scout cases." Los Angeles Daily Journal, 107 (June 3, 1994): 1.
"Gay man's firing costs Boy Scouts $60,000." Boston Globe, (July 2, 1994): 23:6 .
Abstract: A decision by the Quinnipiac Council of the Boy Scouts in the New Haven CT area to fire a scout leader who is gay has cost the organization some $60,000 in United Way funds due to the United Way's anti-discrimination policy.
Krueger, Anne. "Gay Scout Leader Wins Court Ruling Against Dismissal." San Diego Union-Tribune, (July 8, 1994): 1.
Abstract: A San Diego Superior Court judge ruled yesterday that state law prohibits Boy Scouts from discriminating against an Explorer Scout leader who was ousted from that organization after he revealed he is homosexual.
"Boy Scouts broke law in ousting gay leader, Judge rules." Los Angeles Times, (July 9, 1994): A24.
"United Way says it won't help Scouts." Boston Globe, (July 29, 1994): 29.
Abstract: The local United Way has upheld its decision to stop funding the Boy Scouts because its policy of banning
homosexuals is discriminatory.
"Commission says Boy Scouts violated Human Rights Ordinance." Chicago Tribune, (December 26, 1993) : 4,1.
Abstract: The Chicago Commission on Human Rights finds substantial evidence that the Chicago Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America violated the city's human rights ordinances in denying employment to a gay man.
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1995
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Abrahamson, Alan. "Judge's Boy Scout Duties Spur Debate Ethics: Critics say involvement with sons' troop appears to condone anti-gay bias. Jurist claims intrusion into privacy." Los Angeles Times, (February 8, 1995): 1.
Wilson, Terry. "Boy Scouts Sued for $1 Million by Gay over Job Discrimination." Chicago Tribune, (April 6, 1995): 8.
Chethik, Neil. "Scout's Policy on Gays Raises Ire on Both Sides." Seattle Times, (September 17, 1995): L3.
Wilson, Terry. "Scouts Hit on Homosexual Policy Hearing Officer Rules Group Violated City Law with Office's Stated Refusal to Hire a Gay Man." Chicago Tribune, (September 20, 1995): 3.
Taylor, Larry A. "How Your Tax Dollars Support the Boy Scouts of America." The Humanist, 55 (Sept.-Oct., 1995): 6-13.
Abstract: BSA, while justifying itself in the courts on the basis of being a "religious organization," is the benefit of millions of taxpayers dollars.
Hasson, Judi. "Judge says Scouts can exclude Gays." USA Today, (November 10, 1995): 1.
Abstract: Judge McGann in Freehold, NJ, ruled that the BSA can exclude gays because "men who do these criminal and immoral acts cannot be held out as role models." This was a ruling in the James Dale case.
Dolan, Maura. "Mandatory code of ethics for state judges unveiled." Los Angeles Times, (December 22, 1995): A1.
Abstract: The California Supreme Court adopt first set of mandatory rules for judges. The rules add sexual orientation to a judicial ban on membership in clubs that practice discrimination. The Boy Scouts of America are exempted from these new rules.
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1996
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Wilson, Terry. "Chicago Boy Scout Council fined for discriminating against gay." Chicago Tribune, (February 22, 1996): 2C, 8:5.
Abstract: The Chicago Commission on Human Relations found that the Chicago Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America discriminated when it told a gay man he need not apply for a job at the council. The commission fined the council $100 for violating the city's human rights ordinance and ordered the organization to pay the man $500 in damages.
Leishman, Roger. "ACLU cries 'foul'." (Letter to the editor) Chicago Tribune, (August 14, 1996): 1, 20:4.
Abstract: In a letter to the editor, ACLU of Illinois' Gay & Lesbian Rights Project Director Roger Leishman says an August 1, 1996 Chicago Tribune editorial criticizing the ACLU for challenging the discriminatory policies of public and private agencies that operate Boy Scout troops totally misses the point and trivializes the ACLU's efforts.
"Gay issue embroils Boy Scouts after a chapter's policy memo." New York Times, (December 19, 1996): A, 24.
Abstract: A small shift in an internal memorandum at a Boy Scout chapter in San Francisco has reignited the often volatile issue of homosexuality in the Scouts. It was reported the week of December 8, 1996 that the San Francisco Bay Area Council of Boy Scouts had quietly approved a policy that would allow gay men and boys to participate in Scout activities as long as members did not openly advocate homosexuality.
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Note: Given the probability of BSA changing its discrimination policy in the near future, this is a work-in-progress. If you come across any news items concerning this topic, I would appreciate if you could forward the citation to me, for future updates.
Compiled by David Peavy (Eagle Class of 1981, NESA Life Member, WB SC-334)
Email - davidpv@insync.net
V 1.0 - 3/8/97
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